A few facts about Simele
- With about 150,000 inhabitants, Simele is one of the 50 largest places in Iraq.
- It's part of Duhok.
- Baghdad, the largest city in Iraq, is about 416 km away.
- Towns nearby: Sumayl (less than 1 km), Dihok (12 km) and Sīnah (18 km).